Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Estimating & Costing Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. At present, the approximate cost of a Residential building per square foot in Kathmandu is a) Rs.1200-1500 b) Rs.1500-2000 c) Rs.2000-2500 d) Rs.2500-3000 2 / 50 2. Demolition means a) Same as dismantle b) Breaking up the structure c) Breaking up the structure with care d) None of the above 3 / 50 3. Volume is measured correct to the nearest: a) 0.01 cum b) 0.02 cum c) 0.03 cum d) 0.04 cum 4 / 50 4. The unit rate of items written by the contractor in BOQ is in numeral as well as alphabetical form. Which one is preferred? a) numeral b) alphabetical c) both of the above d) none of the above 5 / 50 5. The unit of measurement for electric wiring or electrification light, fan plug points is a) point b) meter c) number d) no unit 6 / 50 6. The standard width of the galvanized iron sheet is a) 32" b) 36" c) 41" d) 46" 7 / 50 7. Following items of earthwork are not measured separately a) setting out of work b) site clearance c) dead man d) all of the above 8 / 50 8. The technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or property is known as a) Estimation b) Valuation c) Pricing d) Costing 9 / 50 9. The amount of money deposited along with the submission of tender is known as a) Security money b) Performance bond c) Retention money d) Earnest money 10 / 50 10. The value of the dismantled material less the cost of dismantling is called a) Scrap value b) Salvation value c) Rateable value d) None of the above 11 / 50 11. The minimum space left from the property line (In Kathmandu valley) for the provision of window/door is a) 1 m b) 3 ft c) 5 ft d) 7 ft 12 / 50 12. The number of corrugations in an asbestos cement sheet is usually a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 12 13 / 50 13. The value of property that can be obtained when the property is put for sale is known as: a) Book value b) Market value c) Current value d) Tradable value 14 / 50 14. In the case of a roof truss made of steel, rivets, bolts, nuts, etc., normally account for a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20% 15 / 50 15. Which of the followings is not an essential part of the general specification of public works? a) Material details b) Work methodology c) Illustrative sketches d) Mode of measurement for payment 16 / 50 16. When engineering departments undertake the works of other departments, the amount charged toward design, supervision, and execution, etc., is called a) Work-charged establishment b) Contingencies c) Service charge d) Centage charge 17 / 50 17. Salvage value of any structure is a) Less than the scrap value b) More than the scrap value c) Equal to the scrap value d) All of the above 18 / 50 18. When it is not specified, the number of holdfasts for a door is usually taken as a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8 19 / 50 19. The unit of payment for A.C. sheet roofing is in a) cu m b) sq m c) metre d) quintal 20 / 50 20. The nominal lead and lift allowed for the earthwork in the excavations of the foundations are a) 50 m and 2 m b) 30 m and 2 m c) 30 m and 1.5 m d) 20 m and 1.5 m 21 / 50 21. A document containing a detailed description of all types of work (but their quantities are not mentioned) together with their current rates is called a) Tender b) Schedule of rates c) Analysis of rate d) Abstract estimate 22 / 50 22. Normally which one contract gives the maximum value of the project a) labor contract b) item rate contract c) LS contract d) all of the above 23 / 50 23. As per norms prepared by the ministry of transport & works, one porter can carry a weight of a) 50 kg upto 5 kosh b) 40 kg upto 4 kosh c) 30 kg upto 3 kosh d) None of the above 24 / 50 24. 1 British gallon=.........litres. a) 4.546 b) 3.785 c) 5.456 d) 7.385 25 / 50 25. In CGI sheet roofing, the overlap along the length of the sheet should not be less than? a) One corrugation b) One and a half corrugation c) Two corrugation d) None of the above 26 / 50 26. In a sanitary pipeline for 3 m length, how many skilled labor are required a) 2 person b) 1 person c) 3 person d) 4 person 27 / 50 27. The volume of concrete for a reinforced concrete isolated sloped footing with top and bottom areas equal to A1 and A2 and with a height equal to h is given by: a) V = h/2 [A1+A2+(√A1A2)] b) V = h/3 [A1+A2+(√A1A2)] c) V = h/3 [A1+A2] d) V = h/3 [A1+A2+2A1A2] 28 / 50 28. 1 He=......Ropani. a) 19 b) 24 c) 29 d) 34 29 / 50 29. The amount of cement required per cubic meter having mix (1:3:6) is a) 4.3 bags b) 3.3 bags c) 6.3 bags d) 5.3 bags 30 / 50 30. For electric wiring such as a fan, light, plug, etc., the estimate is made in terms of a) type of point b) number of points c) total load at the main in kW d) total length of wiring in meters 31 / 50 31. The weight of 10 mm diameter mild steel rod per meter length is equal to a) 0.22 kg b) 0.32 kg c) 0.42 kg d) 0.62 kg 32 / 50 32. Work-charged establishment a) 1.50% b) 2.50% c) 3.50% d) 5% 33 / 50 33. The actual weight of cement bag is more in case of a) paper bag b) jute bag c) nylon bag d) poked bag 34 / 50 34. In the case of steel rolling shutters, for the estimation of the painted area, the plain area is multiplied by a) 3-Apr b) 1 c) 1 1/4 d) 1 1/2 35 / 50 35. Which one area must be greater at any floor of a building? a) Carpet area b) Plinth area c) Floor area d) None of the above 36 / 50 36. In the specification of earthwork in foundation trenches, drains, etc. lead specified is (IS code) a) 30 m b) 1.5 m c) 50 m d) 100 m 37 / 50 37. Which method is easiest for the estimation of the quantity of material? a) Centre line method b) Long & short wall method c) Both (a) and (b) above d) None of the above 38 / 50 38. Specifications for the holdfasts are given in terms of a) Number b) Weight c) Volume d) Length 39 / 50 39. During the calculation of RCC, the amount of steel deducted is a) 3% of the total steel b) 5% of the total steel c) 10% of the total steel d) 0% of the total steel 40 / 50 40. The approximate weight of one cubic meter of mild steel is a) 1000 kg b) 2400 kg c) 1400 kg d) 7850 kg 41 / 50 41. The concealed faces of the frames of doors and windows are painted with a) Two coats of primer b) Two coats of the same enamel paint which is applied for the rest of the frame c) Varnishes d) Two coats of coal tar 42 / 50 42. A document showing the list of quantity of various items of works required for the completion of any project is known as a) Schedule of quantity b) Schedule of rates c) Analysis of rate d) Abstract estimate 43 / 50 43. Compound amount of Rs. 100 in 4 years @ 4% interest a) Rs.116 b) Rs.114 c) Rs.117 d) Rs.120 44 / 50 44. Pick up the correct statement a) pointing is measured in sq. m. b) plastering is measured in sq. m. c) glazing is measured in sq. m. d) all of the above 45 / 50 45. The appropriate cost to the complete labor as a percentage of the total cost of the building is a) 10% b) 25% c) 40% d) 5% 46 / 50 46. The unit of measurement for woodwork in door and window frame, rafters, beams, roof trusses, etc., is a) metre b) cm c) quintal d) cu m 47 / 50 47. Providing and assembling in position false work for the construction of RCC superstructure is measured in: a) Meter b) Square meter c) Cubic meter d) Kg 48 / 50 48. The full form of VAT is a) Variation at tax b) Voucher and tax c) Value-added tax d) Violation and taxation 49 / 50 49. Estimate is a) the actual cost of construction of a structure b) the probable cost arrived at before the commencement of the structure c) a random guess of the cost of the structure d) none of the above 50 / 50 50. The building material brick a) Absorbs more heat than stone b) Absorbs less heat than stone c) Absorbs equal heat as the stone d) May be less or more Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score is Share your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Buy Estimating & Costing MCQ PDF for Offline Study